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Rian Collins in Charge of Big Topper Fleet at Cork Harbour Youth Sailing Nationals

29th October 2021
After three races sailed, Rian Collins, on four points, leads clubmate Dan O'Leary by an impressive ten points
After three races sailed, Rian Collins, (pictured above) on four points, leads clubmate Dan O'Leary by an impressive ten points Credit: Bob Bateman

Topper sailor Rian Collin of the host club leads the biggest fleet of the youth sailing national championships at Royal Cork Yacht Club.

After three races sailed, Collins, on four points, leads clubmate Dan O'Leary by an impressive ten points. 

Howth's Ciara McMahon took third place in the 38-boat fleet on 17 points, some six points ahead of Northern Ireland Topper champion Bobby Driscoll of Royal Northern Ireland Yacht Club.

The 38-boat Topper fleet was racing on the Curlane Bank courseThe 38-boat Topper fleet was racing on the Curlane Bank course

Topper : Sailed: 3, Discards: 0, To count: 3, Entries: 38Topper : Sailed: 3, Discards: 0, To count: 3, Entries: 38

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